Product ID:ZINC ACETATE
MSDS Date:01/01/1987
FSC:6810
NIIN:00F004218
MSDS Number: BBPTB

MALLINCKRODT/PARIS, KY 40361

Emergency Phone: (314) 982-5000

Cage: EO822

MALLINCKRODT/PARIS, KY 40361

PHILLIPSBURG, NJ 08865 US

Telephone: 908-859-2151

Cage: EO822

HYDRATED ZINC ACETATE

CAS: 5970-45-6

RTECS: ZG8750000

ZINC ACETATE (SARA III)

CAS: 557-34-6

RTECS: AK1500000

OSHA PEL 10 MG ZNO/M3

ACGIH TLV: 10 MG ZNO/M3; 9192

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

Effects of Overexposure:POSSIBLE MILD IRRITATION OF THE RESP
TRACT/LUNGS FROM PROLONGED BREATHING OF DUST.

First Aid:IF SWALLOWED, GIVE SEVERAL GLASSES OF WATER/MILK. VOMITING
MAY OCCUR SPONTANEOUSLY, BUT DON'T INDUCE. IF INHALED, REMOVE TO
FRESH AIR. IF BREATHING IS DIFFICULT, GIVE OXYGEN. IN CASE OF
CONTACT, FLUSH SKIN/EYES W/WATER FOR 15 MINUTES. CALLA PHYS.

Extinguishing Media:USE ANY MEANS SUITABLE FOR EXTINGUISHING
SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING & SCBA WITH FULL
FACEPIECE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:N/K _

Spill Release Procedures:VENTILATE AREA OF LEAK OR SPILL. CLEAN-UP
PERSONNEL MAY REQUIRE PROTECTION FROM INHATION OF DUST. CLEAN UP
SPILLS IN A MANNER THAT DOESN'T DISPERSE DUST INTTHE AIR. PICK UP
SPILL FOR RECOVERY OR DISPO SAL AND PLACE IN A CLOSED COAINER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP IN A TIGHTLY CLOSED CONTAINER,
STORED IN A COOL, DRY, VENTILATED AREA. PROTECT AGAINST PHICIAL
DAMAGE.
Other Precautions:WARNING! HARMFUL SWALLOWED/INHALED. MAY CAUSE
IRRITANT. AVOID CONTACT W/EYES/SKIN & CLOTHING. AVOID BREATHING
DUST. WASH AFT HANDLING. CONTACT LENSES SHOULD NOT BE WORN WHEN
WORKING.

Respiratory Protection:DUST/MIST RESPIRATOR MAY BE WORN SCBA MAY BE
NECESSARY.
Ventilation:PROVIDE LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION TO KEEP BELOW TLV.
Protective Gloves:PROTECTIVE
Eye Protection:SAFTEY GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:CLEAN BODY-COVERING CLOTHING
Supplemental Safety and Health
MSDS DATE: 12 AUG 1985. MOLECULAR WEIGHT: 219.50. MELTING POINT: 237C
(459F).

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:DECOMPOSE
Spec Gravity:1.74
Appearance and Odor:WHITE POWDER, SLIGHT ACETIC ODOR.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
Stability Condition to Avoid:LOSES WATER OF HYDRATION ABOVE 100C.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:FRESH-FORMED ZINC OXIDE/FUMES AT HIGH
TEMPS (>800C).

Waste Disposal Methods:WHATEVER CANNOT BE SAVED FOR RECOVERY MAY
DISPOSED IN A RCRA APPROVED WASTE FACILITY. SMALL AMOUNTS OF
RESIDUE MAY BE FLUSHED TO SEWER W/PLENTY OF WATER. ENSURE
COMPLIANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE, AND FEDER AL REGULATIONS.

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